Method: 1. Combine rice flour, butter, salt, sesame seeds, cumin seeds, asafoetida powder and omam in a bowl. 2. Add enough water and mix well to a thick, pliable dough. 3. Fill the murukku maker till 3/4th with the dough. 4. Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium flame. 5. Press the murukku maker over the hot oil and make concentric circles to get the murukku shape. 6. Cook on both sides until light golden brown. 7. Remove and drain excess oil. 8. Store in an airtight container. 9. Serve as a snack or as a side dish to rice dishes.

Tip: Instead of directly pressing the murukku maker over the hot oil, you can also do it on a greased plate/banana leaf and gently slide the murukku into the hot oil.